By Sherri Childs
Geary County Treasurer
Sherri Childs, Geary County Treasurer has announced that the 2023 tax statements will go out November 9th. Taxpayers that have their mortgage company escrow their tax will be sent a ‘copy’ of the bill for informational purposes.
The 1st half taxes are due December 20th, 2023. Taxpayers are encouraged to avoid waiting in line by mailing their taxes. If mailing your payment, they should be postmarked no later than the 20th. Anyone wishing to receive a receipt will need to indicate this by marking the appropriate box on the payment stub.
Once you receive your bill and you have questions regarding the assessment of the property, you can call the appraiser’s office at 785 238 4407. The treasurer’s office is responsible for the mailing and collection of the statements but, does not assess properties for valuation purposes.
Real Estate taxes may be paid in full or half by December 20th, 2023. Second half taxes are due by May 10, 2024. Postmark accepted on current payments.
Statutorily, at least half of the personal property tax is due December 20, 2023, if you fail to pay the first half, the full amount plus interest becomes due. Once you pay the first half, the 2nd half is due by May 10, 2024 the same as real estate. No motor vehicle transactions can be processed for persons having delinquent personal property taxes.
Participants in the neighborhood revitalization program must have their taxes paid in full before a rebate check will be issued.
If a taxpayer does not receive a tax bill, please call 238-6021. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure their taxes are paid. If you do not receive a tax bill or you have multiple properties please bring pertinent information that enables us to locate the property you are paying on. Owners can also pay online by going to the Kansas County Treasurers website at http://www.kansastreasurers.org/ or they can use the drop box located at the entrance of the south door to the building at 200 E 8th Street.
Taxpayers can use the following methods to pay for their taxes: Cash, Check, Money Order and Credit and Debit cards (those choosing to use this option are subject to a convenience fee charged by the company providing the service). Taxpayers will be given the opportunity to make monthly payments. Interested persons should contact the office and ask for the “Payment Program.” This program helps ease the burden of the tax by spreading it over a period of months as opposed to either a half or full payment due late in December.
The office of the County Treasurer will be closed the following days:
Friday, November 10th Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 23th & Friday, November 24th Thanksgiving Day
Monday, Dec. 25th & Tuesday, December 26th Christmas
Vehicle owners are reminded that they have until December 29th, 2023 to renew auto tags U,X,Y,Z. Large trucks (12,000+) and trailers will expire December 31st, but will be allowed a grace period until the last day of February, 2024. Large truck and trailer license plate renewals go on sale after Jan. 1, 2024.